ROOKIE sensation Jack Bird has scored two crucial tries to lead to the Cronulla Sharks to a come from behind victory over the Newcastle Knights in front of 14,081 fans at Hunter Stadium this afternoon.

JONATHAN Thurston may have been one of the best in a beaten side for Origin II on Wednesday night but just three days later he's been at his scintillating best to lead the North Queensland Cowboys to a late thrilling victory 21-20 over the Canberra Raiders.

WELL, last season we established one of two things. Either A) none of us are particularly good tipsters, or B) that the competition is unpredictable. We choose option B. It's less embarrassing. Check out who not to tip this week...